Seattle singalong of 'Country Roads' fuels USMNT belief

The stadium in Seattle rang out with "Country Roads" after the U.S. men’s 2-0 win over Australia, and players took multiple laps to soak it in. Weston McKennie led the circuit while teammates pointed to the stands, hugged each other and lifted staff as thousands in Red, White and Blue sang along.

Downtown felt like a party before and after kickoff, with jerseys from every era and visiting Australian fans adding to the noise. Helicopters flew overhead, a scene Folarin Balogun captured: "You're seeing the helicopters go above, it's extremely special." The crowd’s reaction matched the action on the field—there was even legitimate seismic activity around each of the two goals.

Fans and players wondered whether "Country Roads" might become a new rallying song. Auston Trusty said, "It's just being proud of the country" and called the moment "a dream come true," while Chris Richards added, "These are my brothers" and praised the crowd as their 12th man.

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